Dead Exit

All in all then, I’ve enjoyed my time with Dead Exit, even though the learning curve resembles a vertical line and the possible permutations of cards and situations makes my head spin. It’s not a pretty game, but it is a very clever one, and one that will challenge you if you choose to dive headlong into its murky world. Be in no doubt, there is a lot of game in this small package, but it will ask a lot of you. If you can invest the time, it will reward you, but it’s a bit too deep for its own good as far as casual players are concerned.

55%Game Brain Score

graphics, music

gameplay, story

70% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

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About

Dead Exit is a action game. It was developed by RadiationBurn and was released on October 31, 2017. It received negative reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Dead Exit is an undead apocalypse, base management, card game. Play alone, with friends, or against friends. Just play smart and make sure you get the resources you need to escape the city.

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Dead Exit offers a unique and engaging card-based strategy experience, with mechanics that allow for interesting combinations and tactical gameplay.
The game is easy to learn and provides a variety of difficulty levels, making it accessible for new players while still offering challenges for veterans.
When played with friends, Dead Exit can be a fun and dynamic multiplayer experience, allowing for cooperative strategies and competitive play.

The game falsely advertises online multiplayer, which does not function, leading to disappointment for players expecting to play with others online.
Technical issues, such as poor graphics options and a lack of resolution settings, detract from the overall experience, especially for PC gamers.
The AI is poorly designed, making single-player rounds less enjoyable and leading to a lack of engagement from players.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics in the game feature a mix of nice 3D visuals and a potentially asset-flipped Unity backdrop, but they ultimately serve to highlight a lack of depth in gameplay. Users noted the absence of resolution options and meaningful graphics tweaks, leading to a busy visual experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the card graphics have been improved for clarity, the overall presentation fails to impress, especially for those seeking more polished or dynamic visuals.
- “Not only that, but they updated the card graphics to be cleaner and easier to read too!”
- “If you want super shiny graphics, blood and gore, it isn't here.”
- “Here, well, we have 3D graphics but they didn't bother with deep gameplay, so this is a big fail.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The graphics are very, very busy.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics and strategic depth, making it a strong card game experience. However, some players feel that the 3D graphics serve more as a backdrop than enhancing the gameplay itself, leading to a perception of missed potential in terms of depth and engagement. Overall, while the game is easy to learn, it requires strategic thinking to succeed.
- “What is here is a great card game with solid mechanics, gameplay, and tactics.”
- “The mechanics of the game are also simple to learn, but you need strategy to win.”
- “This game is pretty bad; despite the nice (and possibly asset-flipped) Unity backdrop, the impressive 3D graphics only serve to lead you down to the card table where all the gameplay takes place.”
- “While the game features 3D graphics, it fails to deliver deep gameplay, making it a significant disappointment.”
- “The mechanics of the game are simple to learn, but winning requires a level of strategy that feels lacking overall.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story follows familiar zombie apocalypse tropes, featuring character sacrifices to avert disaster, but ultimately fails to engage players, leading to a lack of interest in the narrative.
- “The flow of the game mimics the drama and plot tropes of zombie apocalypse movies and TV shows, including sacrificing some characters for the sake of averting disaster or achieving victory.”
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's stability, particularly regarding the lack of a local LAN option, which complicates connectivity and requires unnecessary troubleshooting. Many feel that other games function smoothly without such issues, highlighting a significant drawback in this game's stability.
- “I would be willing to do port forwarding in my router, but without a local LAN option, I am not even attempting Hamachi/Tunngle to work around a broken system when other games work just fine without troubleshooting.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers emphasize that the core of replayability hinges on the game's fun factor; if a game fails to engage or entertain, its replay value becomes irrelevant.
- “If it’s not fun, who cares about replayability?”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its cool vibe, providing an engaging backdrop without being overly intrusive. Additionally, the visual design of the cards complements the overall aesthetic.
- “The soundtrack sounds cool but isn't too in-your-face, and the cards look really great.”